“Designed to accommodate a variety of smartphone devices with customizable foam inserts, the Pip-Boy is the ultimate accessory for the officialPip-Boycompanion mobile app that allows players to manage their in-game inventory, perks, holotapes and more.”

The gadget was unveiled by Bethesda's games director Todd Howard at a presentation at this year's E3 conference.

“As far as stupid gimmicks go, this is the best f**king one I've ever seen," said Howard.

Devotees of the game have been making replica Pip-Boys for years but this is the first "official" one. Now all we need is an "actual" one.

The Pip-Boy edition will come with the replica Pip-Boy, and stand and Capsule Case.The Pip-Boy edition will cost £99.99. Bethesda is also set to announce Fallout Shelter, a base building game, at E3.